National Consumer Protection Week
UUAS Partners with FTC
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Law & Lawyers
Building Transmission: George Dawe
Transmission for California’s Central Valley
An interview with George Dawe, Executive Vice President, Duke-American Transmission Company.
AEIC Committees Collaborate to Improve Operations
Other Organizations Join Effort
AEIC and EEI metering personnel conduct a closed-door session to discuss issues, topics, policy and procedures.
Building Transmission: Anthea Hansen
Transmission for California’s Central Valley
An interview with Anthea Hansen, General Manager of the Del Puerto Water District.
What's Next in Innovation?
Themes for 2018
2018 offers great promise for the utilities industry in innovation as objectives become clearer and expectations more specific.
Building Transmission: Frances Mizuno
Transmission for California’s Central Valley
An interview with Frances Mizuno, Assistant Executive Director for the San Luis and Delta-Mendota Water Authority.
Picture Energy: NARUC Winter Meeting, February 11 - 14
FERC Chair Kevin McIntyre detailed the Commission's direction on grid resilience, pipeline permitting, PURPA reform and more. Ralph Cavanagh of NRDC battled Phil Moeller of EEI, rhetorically, in an epic fight billed as another Rumble in the Jungle. But before referee Travis Kavulla of the Montana commission separated the heavyweights, Cavanagh and Moeller agreed to collaborate to accelerate the clean energy transition. Keynoter Michael Webber explained and entertained on the water-energy nexus. He'll never be admitted to the Slow Talkers of America (Bob and Ray's mythical club).
Building Transmission: Dan Pope
Transmission for California’s Central Valley
An interview with Dan Pope, Chief Operating Officer of the Westlands Water District.
Picture Energy: Energy Storage Policy Forum, February 14
Held at the National Press Club, surging storage was the subject. Star speakers included Commissioners Carla Peterman from California, Dave Danner of Washington, Andy Tobin of Arizona and Jim Griffin of Hawaii, and FERC Commissioner Rob Powelson (still celebrating his Eagles' Super Bowl victory). It being Valentine's Day, the wise folks at the Energy Storage Association set the agenda's end at mid-afternoon.
Building Transmission: Barry Mortimeyer
Transmission for California’s Central Valley
An interview with Barry Mortimeyer, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.